Bollywood’s rising heartthrob Ahaan Panday has made a powerful debut in Mohit Suri’s romantic musical Saiyaara, and no one is more proud than his cousin Ananya Panday. After attending a special screening at Yash Raj Studios on July 18, 2025, Ananya took to Instagram to share her emotional reaction and publicly declared, “A star is born.”
The actress posted a heartfelt tribute, sharing two pictures—one of her hugging Ahaan tightly and another of her wearing a sticker reading “Ahaan Panday Fan Club” on her forehead. Her caption melted hearts across the internet:
“A star is born, my Saiyaara @ahaanpandayy.”
Fans and Family Shower Ahaan with Love
This public gesture struck a chord with fans, who flooded the comments praising the sweet sibling bond and cheering on Ahaan’s rising stardom. Ananya had also posted throwback childhood photos just a day earlier, expressing how she had always been obsessed with her younger cousin and couldn’t wait for the world to feel the same.
Saiyaara Smashes Records with a ₹20.50 Crore Opening
The numbers are in — and Saiyaara has officially become the biggest Bollywood debut film led by a newcomer. According to Sacnilk, the romantic musical raked in ₹20.50 crore on its opening day, overtaking previous records held by Dhadak (₹8.71 crore) and Student of the Year (₹7.48 crore).
The film stars Ahaan Panday as Krish Kapoor, an aspiring singer, and Aneet Padda as Vaani Batra, a budding journalist. Directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Yash Raj Films, the film’s melodious soundtrack by Mithoon, Vishal Mishra, and Faheem Abdullah has been winning hearts across digital platforms.
Industry Applauds Ahaan’s Screen Presence
Bollywood insiders are calling Ahaan Panday the next big thing. Chunky Panday shared a touching message calling Ahaan “his Saiyaara.” Bhavana Pandey, Deanne Panday, and Alanna Panday also posted childhood memories and flooded social media with their pride.
The premiere at Yash Raj Studios was a star-studded affair attended by celebrities like Bobby Deol, Disha Patani, Alaya F, and Manushi Chhillar. Esteemed filmmakers such as Mahesh Bhatt and Madhur Bhandarkar praised Ahaan’s emotional range and screen command, while Salman Khan reportedly appreciated his promising presence.
OTT Release Coming Soon
While Saiyaara continues to charm audiences in theatres, Yash Raj Films has confirmed that the movie will soon stream on Netflix. Though the official OTT release date is under wraps, the buzz around the film suggests it will be a highly anticipated digital premiere.
Conclusion:
With massive box office numbers, glowing family support, and praise from Bollywood’s elite, Ahaan Panday’s debut in Saiyaara is nothing short of spectacular. From Ananya’s heartfelt post to fan club declarations, it’s clear: a new Bollywood star has arrived.
